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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
U.S. officials warn Israel to protect Palestinian civilians, but Biden says little
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, about whether Biden's open support for Israeli military action in Gaza may be nearing its limit.
How U.S. alignment with Israel in Gaza could be undermining American interests
by Fatma Tanis
The U.S. is aligned with Israel as it responds to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. Some say supporting Israel is undermining U.S. interests as Israel airstrikes have killed thousands of Palestinian civilians.
Biking Santas take over Milwaukee for charity
by Lina Tran
For nearly two decades, thousands of Santas take over the streets of Milwaukee in what's known as the Santa Cycle Rampage — the "world's largest holiday-themed costume group bicycle ride for charity."
What the fossil fuel industry is saying in this year's climate talks
The fossil fuel industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their statements into plain English.
Pioneering Latina public radio journalist Maria Martin dies at 72
by Mandalit del Barco
Remembering author John Nichols
Author John Nichols has died at the age of 83. Many of his works of fiction are set in New Mexico, where he lived.
As Lahaina continues to recover from wildfires, residents are concerned about land rights
NPR's Miles Parks talks with the host of Hawai'i Public Radio's podcast, This is Our Hawaii, about Lahaina's recovery since the wildfires and the community's concerns around land rights.
Ranked choice voting is being touted as a cure-all for U.S. deep partisan divides
In ranked choice voting, a voter picks a favorite candidate, a second favorite and so on — instead of just one candidate. Voting reform is gaining popularity amid fears about threats to democracy.
Gaza's civilians struggle to find safe places to take refuge post cease-fire
The ceasefire in Gaza ended on Friday. While Israel says they're making progress against Hamas, civilians in Gaza are struggling to find safe places to take refuge.